The Bible

On Wednesday evening May 6, 2009 our small group of evangelists met at Dale and Amanda's home. Dale, being a doctor, was however missed as he was on standby this evening. Those present were Amanda, Mark and his wife Lorraine, Regardt and his wife Lynette and their baby Leonard, Cliff, Peter and his wife Raylene and their son Christopher and myself.

We started the evening off with coffee / tea and cookies as we watched the Way of the Master DVD episode from season two which deals with "God has a wonderful plan for your life" (Kirk Cameron & Todd Friel) which was filmed when Ray Comfort and Kirk went to the 'Big Apple' NY City. It was a time of fellowship to encourage each other to go and seek the lost by looking into Scripture, encouraging one another with extra-Biblical text and allowing our Father to speak to us by what He had revealed to us being present.

Peter and Raylene were 'newbies' to our evangelism evening, although we have previously fellowshipped with them at a few house-church meetings. We do hope that they will become a part of these evangelism 'boot-camp evenings' and also join us on the streets when we go fishing for souls.

Later that evening my friend and brother in the Lord, Reghardt, gave me a gift when we drove to his home. It is "The Definded King James Bible" as he said he knows I enjoy the King James. He was given two copies from his brother-in-law -- thanks boet (an Afrikaans word for brother) for the gift.

This has prompted me to post the following that appears in this KJB. I hope you will be encouraged --

The Bible

Majestic, eternal, immutable BOOK
Inspired, inerrant, complete,
The Light of my path as I walk on life's way,
The Guide and the Lamp to my feet.

Its writings are holy and verbally true,
The unalterable Statute of Light,
For profit, for doctrine, for correction, reproof,
Infallible Guide to the right.

My Treasure, my Comfort, my Help, and my Stay,
Incomparable Measure and Rod,
Each page is replete with its textual proof,
The Bible, the exact WORD OF GOD!

By Gertrude Grace Sanborn (1904--1988)

THE WORD OF GOD

"The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.

Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its dicisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is a traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.

Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and hell disclosed. The Lord Jesus Christ is its grand Object, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. Let it fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened in the judgment, and remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the highest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents."
~ Author Unknown